Warrnambool now: News in 90 seconds for Wednesday, February 21

We’re in for a cloudy day with a high chance of showers. A top of 29C is predicted.

Here’s what you need to know this morning.

Council says goodbye to Fun4Kids Festival

Warrnambool now: News in 90 seconds for Wednesday, February 21

Yes, it’s true! Warrnambool City Council has announced the festival has been axed. Read more.

Minister forced to apologise for telling south-west mayor roads funding levels were “better than a kick in the dick”

Roads Minister Luke Donnellan has apologised to Corangamite mayor Jo Beard for his inappropriate comment. Read more.

APOLOGY ACCEPTED: Corangamite mayor Jo Beard was shocked by the Minister's response to a question about roads funding.

Married at First SIght viewers have fallen in love with a former Portland man

A former Portland man appearing on reality television show Married at First Sight has a swag of online admirers. Read more.

HAPPY COUPLE: Telv and Sarah on their honeymoon. The former Portland man has been praised for the way he is treating his new wife. Photo: Channel Nine

Friends celebrate back-to-back victories

Marian McKenzie, Di Sullivan and Carmel Hughes have taken out the Marjorie Robinson Bowl. Read more.

THRILLED: Marian McKenzie, Maida Gilbert, Di Sullivan and Carmel Hughes claimed their second Marjorie Robinson Bowl. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Aircraft used to douse scrub fire a Princetown

A scrub and grass fire at Princetown was quickly doused on Tuesday afternoon with the help of firefighting aircraft and more than a dozen vehicles. Read more.